ST. ANDREWS FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Hooking a Fundy Giant: A 4–5 Hour Shark-Fishing Surge out of St. Andrews
A 4–5 hour excursion from St. Andrews aboard the Sea Fox that teaches baiting and chumming and puts anglers on the line for porbeagles, threshers, makos — and occasionally a Great White.
Hooking a Fundy Giant: A 4–5 Hour Shark-Fishing Surge out of St. Andrews.
Off the rocky coast of St. Andrews the Bay of Fundy yields scenes that belong in tall tales: thunderous tides, a churned chum slick and the sudden, brutal weight of a shark on the end of the line. On Island Quest Marine’s 4–5 hour outing aboard the Sea Fox you’ll learn to fish for bait, prepare the chum and then fish with expert crew guiding the fight as porbeagles, threshers, makos — and even Great Whites — have all been encountered here.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fast, High-Stakes Shark Fishing
Once sharks are attracted by a chum slick the action can be immediate and furious; crews often pass the rod around so everyone can share the heavy work when a shark is hooked.
A Wide Range of Sharks
The Bay of Fundy hosts porbeagle, thresher and mako sharks — and on rare occasions anglers have encountered Great Whites — making each trip an unpredictable test of strength and skill.
Everything Provided Aboard
Rods, bait, tackle and chum are supplied and the professional crew leads baiting, chumming and the fight — the operator outfits the trip so you can focus on the catch and the experience.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
The outing moves from calm instruction to raw exertion: board the Sea Fox, learn to bait and prepare a chum slick, then wait as the ocean answers. When a shark takes the bait two rods are fished and, when hooked, the crew coordinates the fight — sharing the rod to let everyone experience the struggle — before returning to port after 4–5 hours on the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip is right for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a 4–5 hour trip; show up on time for boarding in St. Andrews and expect a full half-day on the water.
Dress in layers (the Bay of Fundy is typically cooler than on land), bring sunscreen, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.
Rods, bait, tackle and chum are supplied and professional crew will guide baiting and the fight.
Book early to avoid disappointment; the operator’s cancelation policy is 14 days.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the excursion?
The shark fishing excursion lasts approximately 4–5 hours.
What ages can participate?
The excursion may not be suitable for children under 12; it is presented as ages 12+.
Is gear provided?
Yes — rods, bait, tackle and chum are supplied by the operator.
How many rods and passengers are allowed?
The trip fishes a maximum of two rods and carries a maximum of four people.
Do you guarantee catching a shark?
Catches cannot be guaranteed; while every effort is made to be as successful as possible, results are not assured.
What should I bring for comfort and safety?
Dress in layers, bring sunscreen, snacks and non-alcoholic drinks; the Bay of Fundy is typically cooler than on land.